Atlantic City

An argument involving Atlantic City Mayor Frank Gilliam at a city casino involved punches being thrown, and a car chase.  NJ Advance Media reports that the fight involving Gilliam and a member of City Council involved two punches being thrown by Gilliam that did not connect with the target, and …

The former Showboat Casino in Atlantic City is now becoming rental apartments.  The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority approved a plan to turn 400 hotel rooms into 264 apartments.  Another apartment complex is being constructed across the street from the former casino.

A major upheaval in the coaching ranks of boys basketball in our area, right before the season starts.  The Press of Atlantic City reports that Gene Allen has been dismissed as Atlantic City’s boys’ basketball coach.  Allen says he received only one vote of support from the Board of Education …

Governor Murphy says the State is on a much better path now that he’s running the show, and not Chris Christie.   Murphy spoke at the conclusion of the New Jersey League of Municipalities conference in Atlantic City on Thursday, calling the State’s future brighter and more prosperous.

October was a very good month for the gaming industry. New win figures show the casinos in Atlantic City enjoying a 13 percent increase in revenue compared to one year ago.  October marks the fifth straight month where gaming revenue was higher than last year.

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was in Atlantic City Wednesday speaking at the New Jersey League of Municipalities conference.  Christie says the current administration isn’t doing enough to combat the drugs that kill state residents on a daily basis.  Christie notes that the number of people who die in …

Harrah’s Casino in Atlantic City is spending $56 million on various upgrades.  The casino will put money into its Harbour Tower and rename it the Coastal Tower.  Over 500 guest rooms and suites will also receive upgrades.

The former Atlantic Club Casino in Atlantic City is again under negotiations to be sold.  The Press of Atlantic City reports that Advanced Consulting, Inc. from New York is attempting to purchase the property.  If it’s sold, the Atlantic Club would be converted into a non-gambling hotel resort.

Resorts Casino in Atlantic City will be getting a full sports betting facility, courtesy of Draft Kings.  The new facility is expected to open before the end of the month.  The room will be 5,000 square feet and be located where patrons walk in to the casino from the boardwalk.

The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office will now investigate a weekend fight that included Atlantic City Mayor Frank Gilliam and a member of Council.  Department of Community Affairs Commissioner Shelia Oliver says the matter is being moved out of Atlantic County to avoid a conflict of interest.  The two men …